ManualEd
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- Joined
- Oct 13, 2014
- Location
- Kelowna, Canada
Okuma recently introduced a 60" X travel machine in their Genos lineup, with an optional 12k rpm 50 taper spindle.
12k on the 50 taper would get you near the top end of SFM on all but the smallest tools in anything other than aluminum.
What're your opinions on a Cat 50 12k rpm big plus spindle vs the cat 40 15k big plus spindle?
Edit: Lets just assume its used for general job shop work. Mix of steels, titaniums, and aluminums.
Spindle option is about $10k extra, so not a huge deal over the life of the machine.
12k on the 50 taper would get you near the top end of SFM on all but the smallest tools in anything other than aluminum.
What're your opinions on a Cat 50 12k rpm big plus spindle vs the cat 40 15k big plus spindle?
Edit: Lets just assume its used for general job shop work. Mix of steels, titaniums, and aluminums.
Spindle option is about $10k extra, so not a huge deal over the life of the machine.
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